Maintenance Supervisor/Facilities Manager

Location: Rockville, MD

Department: Operations / Facilities

Reports To: Director of Operations

About Mayorga Coffee

At Mayorga, we're more than a coffee company—we’re a purpose-driven business committed to building a better and more equitable food system. We roast and package organic, specialty-grade coffees and organic chia seeds and beans sourced from smallholder Latin American farmers at our SQF-certified facility in Rockville, MD. Our team is collaborative, agile, and passionate about quality, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance and upkeep of our production and facility infrastructure in Rockville, Maryland. This role is responsible for minimizing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and ensuring the safe and compliant operation of all systems. You will be the go-to person for troubleshooting issues, performing preventative maintenance, and coordinating external contractors when needed.

The ideal candidate is technically proficient, self-directed, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Experience with coffee roasting equipment, Allen-Bradley PLCs, packaging systems, and industrial facility systems (including HVAC, compressed air, and natural gas) is essential.

Key ResponsibilitiesEquipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Maintain, diagnose, and repair a variety of manufacturing equipment, including:

Coffee roasters (Probat, Burns, Diedrich)

Conveyance systems (e.g. silo-to-packaging line connections)

Grinding machinery

Rotary packaging machines, form-fill and seal machines

Pallet wrappers and forklifts

Conduct a root cause analysis on breakdowns and implement long-term solutions.

Program, troubleshoot, and make basic modifications to Allen-Bradley (and other) PLC-controlled systems.

Preventative & Predictive Maintenance

Refine and execute a proactive maintenance schedule for all production and building equipment.

Maintain maintenance logs and service records in alignment with SQF and food safety documentation practices.

Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades or process improvements to increase uptime and throughput.

Facilities & Utilities Oversight

Oversee the full day-to-day functionality of the facility, ensuring all physical systems and infrastructure are operational, safe, and well-maintained. This includes:

Mechanical systems such as compressed air, HVAC units, exhaust fans, and ventilation

Plumbing systems, including restrooms, sinks, floor drains, water lines, and toilets

Electrical infrastructure, including outlets, panels, lighting, emergency lights, and battery backups

Natural gas service, including supply lines, control valves, and safety shutoffs

Fire suppression and safety systems, including extinguishers, sprinklers, exit signs, and egress lighting

Building envelope and access, including doors, locks, dock levelers, overhead doors, weather seals, and windows

Perform basic repairs when possible and coordinate with external vendors for more complex tasks.

Conduct routine inspections of all facility systems to identify early signs of wear, inefficiency, or failure.

Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free environment in alignment with food safety (SQF), OSHA, and local code standards.

Team & Cross-functional Support

Collaborate with production, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth daily operations.

Support production changeovers, calibrations, and equipment modifications as needed.

Help create and enforce safety SOPs related to equipment operation and maintenance.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing, experience with coffee roasters is a huge PLUS

Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems

Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs and industrial automation

Ability to read and interpret electrical/mechanical schematics

Skilled in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) systems and documentation practices

Hands-on experience with food-safe maintenance procedures and sanitary design

Excellent troubleshooting skills with a calm, team-first approach

Strong communication and organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Physical Requirements

Ability to work on ladders, lift up to 70 lbs, and perform physical tasks throughout the facility

Willingness to respond to emergency repairs outside of standard hours when necessary

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience

Relocation assistance for the right candidate

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance, STD, LTD

4 weeks’ paid time off and company holidays

Team-centered work culture with a shared mission for social impact

Opportunity to grow with a fast-moving, values-driven company